Assistant Director Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD)

Job Title: Assistant Director – Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD)

Department: Centre for Human Resource Development

Job Overview:

The Deputy/Assistant Director of CHRD at Parul University will play a pivotal leadership role in enhancing the quality of faculty teaching across the university. This individual will lead strategic faculty development initiatives, design and implement training programs, and support continual academic excellence across disciplines including education, engineering, medical, paramedical, and more. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of professional experience, particularly in higher education, with expertise in training teachers, education subject delivery, and academic management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Education (Mandatory)
• B.Ed and M.Ed qualifications / UG/PG background in Biology will be preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years in the education sector

• Experience teaching Education-related subjects at higher education institutions
• Demonstrated experience in training teachers and conducting Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
• Experience with instructional design, pedagogy innovations, and educational technology

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and supervise the CHRD training and development team.
• Drive strategic faculty development initiatives to align with institutional goals.
• Develop long-term vision and frameworks for academic training programs.

Training Needs Analysis & Program Design

• Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments across departments.
• Design, develop, and evaluate faculty development modules tailored for varying experience levels.
• Focus on improving pedagogy, Bloom's Taxonomy alignment, CO/PO mapping, and assessment strategies.

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver high-impact workshops, FDPs, and induction programs for faculty.
• Support the use of ICTs and innovative teaching methodologies in classrooms.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to bring cutting-edge educational practices to PU.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Establish mechanisms to measure the impact of training on teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Use feedback and analytics to continuously improve training offerings.
• Maintain a comprehensive MIS for training sessions and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with deans, department heads, and faculty members to ensure training relevance.
• Foster external partnerships with academic experts and training organizations.
• Act as a liaison between CHRD and academic departments to promote a culture of continuous learning.

Key Competencies:

• Academic Leadership & Strategic Thinking
• Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Pedagogical Innovation and Technological Fluency
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Team Building and Cross-functional Collaboration

Additional Information:

Candidates with experience in teacher training for disciplines like Biology or Education will be given preference.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated CV and relevant. [HIDDEN TEXT]